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Shoreland Alterations: Vegetation
Advantages of Preservation
Advantages of preserving natural vegetation include:
- Maintaining habitat for fish and wildlife
- Preserving the aesthetic value of the shoreline
- Protecting water quality
- Reducing erosion and runoff
- Providing privacy
Before Altering Vegetation
Before you alter (plant, remove, and/or replace) vegetation within shoreland areas, please contact Environmental Services.
MN State Statute 6120.3300 Zoning Provisions, Subp. 4 and Le Sueur County Ordinance Section 13, Subdivision 5, Part B, state the removal or alteration of vegetation is subject to the following standards:
- Intensive vegetation clearing is not allowed within the shore and bluff impact zones.
- In bluff and shore impact zones and on steep slopes, limited clearing of trees and shrubs and cutting and trimming of trees is allowed to provide a view to the water from the principal dwelling site and to accommodate the placement of stairways. paths, landings, and water orientated structures.
Please complete the Land Alteration Plan located below and submit to the Environmental Services Department. Before you can do any vegetation alterations, your land alteration plan must be approved.
2023 Shoreland Land Alteration Permit (pdf)
2023 Shoreland Land Alteration Permit (pdf fillable form)
2023 Shoreland Land Alteration Permit As-Built (pdf)
2023 Shoreland Land Alteration Permit As-Built (pdf fillable form)
Additional Resources
- Le Sueur County Ordinance Section 13 Shoreland
- Le Sueur County Ordinance Section 18 Environmental Performance Standards
- Native Vegetation Vendor List
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Environmental Services
Physical Address
88 South Park Ave
Le Center, MN 56057
Mailing Address
88 S Park Avenue
Le Center, MN 56057
Phone: 507-357-8538
Questions about Ash Trees and Emerald Ash Borer?
Minnesota is taking a proactive approach in trying to prevent further spread of Emerald Ash Borer throughout the state. If your ash tree is still healthy, you can be proactive and treat it with an insecticide. If your ash tree is unhealthy (more than 50% canopy decline), it is best to remove the tree.
Please visit the Minnesota DNR's webpages to learn more about Emerald Ash Borer and Management techniques.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has also created an Emerald Ash Borer Status Map. You can view the quarantine and infested areas.